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Fan Invades Closed La Liga Match Between Barcelona and Mallorca

An empty stadium did not keep a fan from finding the pitch in Barcelona’s match against Mallorca on Saturday.

La Liga matches have resumed without fans, but that did not stop one from finding the pitch on Saturday. 

In a return to play following the league’s stoppage due to the coronavirus pandemic, a fan made his way to the field during a closed match between Barcelona and Mallorca. The man, sporting an Argentina jersey, seemed to be looking for selfies as he approached players on the pitch. 

This week marked the first round of La Liga matches since the season was suspended indefinitely in March. Despite health protocols and an empty Mallorca stadium, the man still found a way to enter the pitch and delay the game—and was quickly removed. 

The league’s updated protocols since the coronavirus outbreak have been described as thorough, with thought put towards how meals are prepared to how